It may seem like Philly’s nightlife options are endless; but sober late-night drink spots can be hard to find.
If you’re looking for a bar-like experience — evening hours, barstools filled with chatty patrons, and maybe some light snacks — but without the alcohol, we’ve got you covered.
Zero-Proof Bars
Stop by one of these establishments for a traditional bar setting, minus the spirits.
Nutmeg (East Passyunk)
This non-alcoholic bar and marketback opened its doors back in April. It serves a slew of mocktails, like a nutmeg chai cooler made with pu-erh tea, lemon, local honey, and spiced NA bourbon, as well as zero-proof wines and beers you can grab to-go. Check out their sober game nights on Wednesdays and other programming on their social media.
PALMINA (Olde Kensington)
The newest addition to the zero-proof scene in Philly opened in early August. Owner Nikki Graziano named the bar after her “nonna” and offers craft NA cocktails made with “love only a grandmother can teach.” Creations like the D’Argento — a rice-washed tea, cucumber, juniper, and yuzu blend — sit next to classic drinks such as a whiskey sour. The menu also includes a legend that specifies which drinks contain caffeine and <0.5 alcohol by volume (ABV) content.
Non-Alcoholic Drink Specials
If a dedicated sober space isn't necessarily a priority, these Philly eateries have some stellar N/A options alongside a full bar.
Renata’s Kitchen (University City)
This restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine also dishes out substantial mocktail offerings. With seven options to choose from, everyone can find something for them. Personally, I would go with the watermelon hibiscus “no-jito,” a mojito spinoff made with watermelon, mint, and spritz.
Spice Finch (Rittenhouse Square)
When Jen Carroll opened this Mediterranean restaurant, zero-proof cocktails were top of mind, she told Philly Mag. As a sober chef, she wanted creative drinks, so she came up with mixes like Tradewinds, a mint tea, coriander syrup, and lemon NA offering that’s currently on the menu.
Unity Kitchen (Manayunk)
This recently rebranded sandwich shop used to be Philly’s first zero-proof bar, Volstead. Unity — a group of businesses that include Unity Taqueria, Unity Yoga, Unity Java, and Unity Recovery — closed the former NA bar concept, but you can still get a variety of zero-proof beer and a Pulp Rosé NA Craft Cider at Unity Kitchen. The group also has NA bottle shops at both Unity Java locations and a zero proof bar is coming later this month to the Unity Java - Umbria shop, according to staff.
Put your pinky up for this nighttime tea joint! Prince Tea House, a great sober hangout option, offers mocktails, teas, and food — like this matcha crepe cake. (Prince Tea House)
Late-Night Hangouts Minus the Alcohol
Maybe the bar experience isn’t important to you, but having options that stay open late and allow for social gathering in a sober environment is. These spots fit that bill!
Prince Tea House (Chinatown)
This intimate tea shop offers a space to catch up with friends and other patrons around small tables and hanging chandeliers. Grab any of their teas, which can be ordered by the pot and kept hot with a tea light, along with treats like the matcha crepe cake. The best part? This restaurant is open until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- 🍵 If you’re a tea lover, here’s a few more spots to check out around the city!
Board and Brew (University City)
Grab a late-night latte and play Monopoly at this coffee shop that offers 600+ board games. Open until 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 9 p.m. on Sundays, this is a great spot to socialize with alcohol alternatives like the local peach shakerato, made with espresso, peach, and oatmilk. For the friends who want to indulge, they do have alcoholic offerings as well.
No matter the reason for choosing sobriety, Philly has plenty of options for those abstaining from alcohol that are far from dry!
